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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Carhart, Tom, The Offering: A Generation Offered their Lives to America in Vietnam - One Soldier's Story, 1987
The Offering is the personal saga of an American fighting man in Vietnam.The Offering is the personal saga of an American fighting man in Vietnam.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, american -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Arnold, James R, The Illustrated History of Artillery: The Vietnam War
Pentagon theorists had decreed that Vietnam was no place for armor. but the policymakers were wrong. One remarkable vehicle the M-113 armoured personnel carrier proved so adaptable to the jungles and rice paddies of South Vietnam that it completely altered the way the war was fought.Pentagon theorists had decreed that Vietnam was no place for armor. but the policymakers were wrong. One remarkable vehicle the M-113 armoured personnel carrier proved so adaptable to the jungles and rice paddies of South Vietnam that it completely altered the way the war was fought.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - artillery operations -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Berry, F. Clifton Jr, The Illustrated History of Strike Aircraft: The Vietnam War, 1988
The bomb run took seven seconds. But it seemed like an eternity as the F-105 dived straight toward the target.The bomb run took seven seconds. But it seemed like an eternity as the F-105 dived straight toward the target.airplanes, military - united states, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - aerial operations, american -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Camp, R. D. (Col) with Hammel, Eric, LIMA-6: A Marine Company Commander in Vietnam, 1989
Solid, down to earth, and faithful in describing the way it was (for) one Marine Company Commander.Solid, down to earth, and faithful in describing the way it was (for) one Marine Company Commander. 1961-1971 - personal narratives, american, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - united states, united states. marine corps. marines, 26th. battalion -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Mersky, Peter B. and Polmar, Norman, The Naval Air War in Vietnam, 1981
Over 200 photos, plus maps and drawings.Over 200 photos, plus maps and drawings. 1961-1975 - aerial operations - american, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - naval operations, american, the gulf of tonkin -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Berry, F. Clifton Jr, The Illustrated History of Air Cav: The Vietnam War, 1988
Cavalry to the rescue in helicopters, not on horseback.Cavalry to the rescue in helicopters, not on horseback.united states - army - air cavalry division - 1st - history, vietnamese conflict , 1961- 1975 - regimental histories - united states -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Guilmartin, John Jr., and O'Leary, Michael, Helicopters: The Vietnam War
The illustraded history of Helicopters that were active during the Vietnam WarThe illustraded history of Helicopters that were active during the Vietnam Warhelicopters -- vietnam., vietnam war (1961-1975), 1961-1975 -- aerial operations -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Carhart, Tom, The Offering: Nam "A" Company. One soldier's True Story, 1987
A graphic account of what the war was like in terms of those who fought it ...it speaks with the voice of a true soldier.A graphic account of what the war was like in terms of those who fought it ...it speaks with the voice of a true soldier.vietnam war (1961-1975), vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, american -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Armor: the Vietnam War, 1987
vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, american, armoured vehicles, military, armoured personnel carrier -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Leppelman, John, Blood on the Risers: An Airborne Soldier's Thirty-Five Months in Vietnam, 1991
In three straight years he was a paratrooper, an army seaman, and a LRRP - and he lived to tell about it.In three straight years he was a paratrooper, an army seaman, and a LRRP - and he lived to tell about it.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1971 - personal narratives, american, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives, american, lrrp, charile company, tet offensive, 173rd airborne brigade, fng paratrooper -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Harvey, Frank, Air War - Vietnam. (Copy 2), 1967
Yankee Station - where A-f Skyhawks catapult of the carriers and wing towards North Vietnam. Operation "Ranch Hand" - where planes make war against the land itself.Yankee Station - where A-f Skyhawks catapult of the carriers and wing towards North Vietnam. Operation "Ranch Hand" - where planes make war against the land itself.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - aerial operations, american, opeation ranch hand -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Walker, Keith, A Piece of My Heart: The Stories of Twenty-six American Women who served in Vietnam. (Copy 2)
This oral history recounts the experiences of a minority tucked away within another minority - American women who went to Vietnam in the military or as volunteers or entertainers.This oral history recounts the experiences of a minority tucked away within another minority - American women who went to Vietnam in the military or as volunteers or entertainers. 1961-1975 - women - interviews, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - personal narratives - american, vietnam entertainers, american women -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Frost, Frank, Australia's War In Vietnam (Copy 3)
Two decades ago, Australians were at war in Vietnam. By the time the engagement had ended, 47,000 Australians had participated in the most controversial military involvement in Australia's recent historyTwo decades ago, Australians were at war in Vietnam. By the time the engagement had ended, 47,000 Australians had participated in the most controversial military involvement in Australia's recent history vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives , australian, australia - politics and government - 1945 - -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Burstall, Terry, A Soldier Returns: A Long Tan Veteran Discovers the other side of Vietnam (Copy 3)
The Vietnam of 1990 is far removed from the war-torn country of 1966, but the memories of destruction remain.The Vietnam of 1990 is far removed from the war-torn country of 1966, but the memories of destruction remain.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, long tan, 1966, battle of long tan -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Woodard, Garry, Asian Alternatives: Australia's Vietnam Decision and Lessons on Going to War (Copy 2)
Asian Alternatives takes readers into the corridors of power in Canberra and inside Australia's secret diplomatic dealings to analyse the forces that shaped Australia's policies of the 1960s.Asian Alternatives takes readers into the corridors of power in Canberra and inside Australia's secret diplomatic dealings to analyse the forces that shaped Australia's policies of the 1960s.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - australia, australia - foreign relations - united states -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, English, Michael, The Battle of Long Khanh: 3 RAR, Vietnam, 1971, 1995
Born in Mount Gambier, South Australia, in 1951, Michael English was educated at Christian Brothers College. In 1968 he enlisted in the Regular Army, and served for six years with 3 RAR. This service included a ten-month tour of duty in Vietnam in 1971. Operation Overlord was one of the actions in which Michael was involved.Born in Mount Gambier, South Australia, in 1951, Michael English was educated at Christian Brothers College. In 1968 he enlisted in the Regular Army, and served for six years with 3 RAR. This service included a ten-month tour of duty in Vietnam in 1971. Operation Overlord was one of the actions in which Michael was involved.australia. army. battalion, vietnamese conflict , 1961- 1975 - campaigns - vietnam - long khanh (province)., vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia, 3 rar, batle of long khanh, operation overlord -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Lind, Michael, Vietnam: The Necessary War: A Reinterpretation of America's Most Disastrous Military Conflict (Copy 1), 1999
A quarter century after its end, the Vietnam War still divides Americans. Some, mostly of the left, claim that Indochina was of no strategic value to the United States and was not worth An American war.A quarter century after its end, the Vietnam War still divides Americans. Some, mostly of the left, claim that Indochina was of no strategic value to the United States and was not worth An American war.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - united states, united states - foreign relations - 1963-1969, president j f kennedy, president nixon, president lyndon johnson -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Brodie, Scott, Tilting at Dominoes: Australia and the Vietnam War
tilting of Dominoes: Australia and the Vietnam War tells the story of our country's involvement in the Vietnam War, from the political naivety of the 1950s through to the more enlightened and informed society of the late 1960s.tilting of Dominoes: Australia and the Vietnam War tells the story of our country's involvement in the Vietnam War, from the political naivety of the 1950s through to the more enlightened and informed society of the late 1960s.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - participation, australian -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, The Elephant and the Tiger: The Full Story of the Vietnam War, 2001
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Long Tan and beyond: Alpha Company 6 RAR in Vietnam (Copy 3), 2006
australia. army. royal australian regiment. battalion, 6th. alpha company - history, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Hendrickson, Paul, The Living and the Dead: Robert McNamara and Five Lives of a Lost War. (Copy 1)
The Living and the Dead reveals the Vietnam War as it has never been seen before - through the prism of the crucial, tangled decisions made by one man, US secretary of defense Robert McNamara. It illuminates those decisionby revealing the man; by turns cold and emotionally trumultuous; the numbers-worshipper who came to believe that the war tearing America apart was wrong, but continued to support its escalation.The Living and the Dead reveals the Vietnam War as it has never been seen before - through the prism of the crucial, tangled decisions made by one man, US secretary of defense Robert McNamara. It illuminates those decisionby revealing the man; by turns cold and emotionally trumultuous; the numbers-worshipper who came to believe that the war tearing America apart was wrong, but continued to support its escalation. vietnam war, 1961-1975 - united states -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Josefsberg, Anne, The National Service Experience of Five National Servicemen, 1965 to 1971
A thesis of five National sericemen who fought in Vietnam WarA thesis of five National sericemen who fought in Vietnam Warvietnam war, 1961-1975, national service -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Browne, Malcolm, The New Face Of War: A Report on a Communist Guerrilla Campaign
the West has had ample warning of the methods Communism would employ in the seeking expansions.the West has had ample warning of the methods Communism would employ in the seeking expansions.vietnam war, 1961 - 1975 - campaigns, guerilla warfare -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Lanning, Michael Lee, The Only War We Had: A Platoon Leader's Journal of Vietnam (Copy 1)
During his tour in vietnam with the 199th Light Infantry Brigade, Lieutenant Lee Lanning walked the booby-trapped rice paddies of the Mekong Delta, searching for elusive Viet Cong, and later macheted his way through the triple-canopy jungle fighting North Vietnamese Army regulars.During his tour in vietnam with the 199th Light Infantry Brigade, Lieutenant Lee Lanning walked the booby-trapped rice paddies of the Mekong Delta, searching for elusive Viet Cong, and later macheted his way through the triple-canopy jungle fighting North Vietnamese Army regulars.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, american, mekong delta, 199th light infantry brigade, lieutenant lee lanning -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Lanning, Michael Lee, The Only War We Had: A Platoon Leader's Journal of Vietnam (Copy 2)
During his tour in vietnam with the 199th Light Infantry Brigade, Lieutenant Lee Lanning walked the booby-trapped rice paddies of the Mekong Delta, searching for elusive Viet Cong, and later macheted his way through the triple-canopy jungle fighting North Vietnamese Army regulars.During his tour in vietnam with the 199th Light Infantry Brigade, Lieutenant Lee Lanning walked the booby-trapped rice paddies of the Mekong Delta, searching for elusive Viet Cong, and later macheted his way through the triple-canopy jungle fighting North Vietnamese Army regulars.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, american, 199th light infantry brigade, mekong delta, lieutenant lee lanning -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, MaAudio, CDougall, A.K, The Peace Keepers: Australia at War Since 1945
The Australia in History series explains why Australia went to war and the consequences of her involvements,The Australia in History series explains why Australia went to war and the consequences of her involvements, vietnam war, 1961-1975, australia - juvenile literature -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Barnes, Jeremy, The Pictorial History of the Vietnam War (Copy 1)
A collection of photos of the Vietnam War with a brief history of each. Photo DoneA collection of photos of the Vietnam War with a brief history of each. Photo Done vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam - politcs and government - 1945-1975 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Barnes, Jeremy, The Pictorial History of the Vietnam War (Copy 2)
A collection of photos of the Vietnam War with a brief history of each.A collection of photos of the Vietnam War with a brief history of each. vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam - politcs and government - 1945-1975 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, The RAAF in Vietnam: Australian air involvement in
australia. royal australian air force - history - vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - aerial operations, australian -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Porter, Gareth, Vietnam: A History in Documents
Revealed for the first time - the full story brom both sides of the conflict.Revealed for the first time - the full story brom both sides of the conflict.vietnam history - 1945 - 1975 - sources, vietnamese conflict - 1961-1975 - sources, ho chi minh, vietnam liberation armed propaganda brigade